Brain Function and Smoking Cessation

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how brain function can affect smoking cessation. It looks at the biology of nicotine addiction, including the mechanism and elements of nicotine addiction as far as they are understood today. The paper then discusses the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may be present in nicotine addiction that can affect smoking cessation.

Table of Contents:
Background and History - Smoking and Nicotine Addiction
The Biology of Nicotine Addiction
Intrinsic Factors in Nicotine Addiction in Smoking Cessation
Extrinsic Factors in Nicotine Addiction in Smoking Cessation

From the Paper:

"The factors that influence addiction to nicotine and smoking cessation success are not limited to the biology of anatomical structure and neurotransmitters. Cultural norms and exposure to associations between smoking and positive images in society played a crucial role in the growth of smoking in American Society throughout much of the 20th century (Kluger 1996). This was precisely the justification for prohibiting cigarette advertising on television, which together with increased public awareness campaigns designed to publicize the risks of smoking are likely the main reason that the percentage of smokers has decreased from approximately 50 percent to approximately 25 percent in the last two decades (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005)."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Gerrig, R, Zimbardo, P. (2005) Psychology and Life. 17th Edition. New York: Allyn & Bacon.
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• Kluger, R. (1996) Ashes to Ashes. New York: Knopf.

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